Principal Street Collection

The Principal Street of Fuenterrabia (engraving)
3654002 The Principal Street of Fuenterrabia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Principal Street of Fuenterrabia)

The Effects of War (engraving)
1037819 The Effects of War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Effects of War)

Chandni Chauk (The Principal Street), Delhi (b / w photo)
2810864 Chandni Chauk (The Principal Street), Delhi (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chandni Chauk (The Principal Street), Delhi

The Black Plague in China (b / w photo)
1604891 The Black Plague in China (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Plague in China)

The Spanish-American War, Views in the Philippine Islands (litho)
1615543 The Spanish-American War, Views in the Philippine Islands (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War, Views in the Philippine Islands)

A South African Agricultural Show, Port Elizabeth, Cape Colony (engraving)
1061078 A South African Agricultural Show, Port Elizabeth, Cape Colony (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A South African Agricultural Show)

Karsakov and other Convict Settlements in Saghalien (engraving)
1047373 Karsakov and other Convict Settlements in Saghalien (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Karsakov and other Convict Settlements in Saghalien)

The Principal Street, Hyderabad (b / w photo)
2810883 The Principal Street, Hyderabad (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Principal Street, Hyderabad)

The Situation in Morocco, Scenes Civil and Military (litho)
1629397 The Situation in Morocco, Scenes Civil and Military (litho) by Scott, Georges Bertin (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Situation in Morocco, Scenes Civil and Military)

The War between Servia and Bulgaria, the Principal Street in Tsaribrod (engraving)
1041316 The War between Servia and Bulgaria, the Principal Street in Tsaribrod (engraving) by Piotrowski, Maksymiljan Antoni (1813-75); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Principal Street at Ladysmith in War Time (litho)
1592888 The Principal Street at Ladysmith in War Time (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Principal Street at Ladysmith in War Time)

The Spanish-American War, the Philippine Question (b / w photo)
1606292 The Spanish-American War, the Philippine Question (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War, the Philippine Question)

The Principal Street, Bethlehem (engraving)
3653817 The Principal Street, Bethlehem (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Principal Street, Bethlehem)

The Seat of War in Eastern Asia, Mukden (b / w photo)
1107844 The Seat of War in Eastern Asia, Mukden (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seat of War in Eastern Asia, Mukden)

The Principal Street, Jeypore (b / w photo)
2810891 The Principal Street, Jeypore (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Principal Street, Jeypore)

The Burmah Expedition, Principal Street in Bhamo (litho)
1623203 The Burmah Expedition, Principal Street in Bhamo (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burmah Expedition, Principal Street in Bhamo)

Principal Street Copenhagen Vilhelm Tillge Danish
Principal Street, Copenhagen; Vilhelm Tillge (Danish, 1843 - 1896); June 1866; Albumen silver print

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"The Principal Street: A Glimpse into Global Turmoil and Resilience" Amidst the chaos of a world in crisis, the Principal Street stands as a witness to both tragedy and resilience. From Mukden to Fuenterrabia, this iconic street has seen it all. In China, where turmoil gripped the nation during The Crisis in China, Mukden's Principal Street became a haunting symbol of unrest. It was here that missionaries tragically lost their lives, leaving behind an indelible mark on history. A black-and-white photo captures the somber scene, serving as a reminder of their sacrifice. Across continents in Delhi's Chandni Chauk - known as The Principal Street - life bustles with vibrant energy. In an engraving depicting The Effects of War, signs of conflict are etched onto its very fabric. Yet amidst adversity, this street remains resilient; its spirit unbroken. The global stage further unfolds with glimpses from Port Elizabeth's South African Agricultural Show and Karsakov's Convict Settlements in Saghalien. Engravings reveal how even in far-flung corners of the world, communities gather on principal streets to celebrate agriculture or rebuild lives shattered by incarceration. Meanwhile, Hyderabad's Principal Street emerges through a captivating monochrome photograph – capturing its grandeur while hinting at untold stories within its walls. This image transports us to another time and place altogether. As we journey westward towards Morocco and Tsaribrod during times of strife – depicted respectively through lithographs showcasing Scenes Civil and Military or documenting The War between Servia and Bulgaria – we witness principal streets transformed into battlegrounds for power struggles or sites where ordinary people navigate treacherous circumstances. Finally, Ladysmith’s Principal Street reveals itself during war-time through a poignant lithograph – offering glimpses into daily life amid conflict; reminding us that even amidst destruction there is hope for rebuilding and renewal.